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The Storms In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Why would God allow bad things in our lives? So we can develop a strong faith; one which could actually save our eternal lives during a stronger storm later

LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When A Christian Dies? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 21, 2010

God’s Word pulls back the curtain and let’s us look over to the other side of death. What happens when a Christian dies?

What Happens When a Christian Dies? Series: The Other Side of Death 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 21, 2010 *Let’s talk about Heaven. Billy Sunday once said, “If we could get a real appreciation of what heaven is, we would all be so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pre-Disposed To Thanksgiving-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 23, 2010

1 of 2. The Psalmist charged God’s people to have an attitude of thankfulness. God’s people are pre-disposed to thankfulness. But why? People pre-disposed to Thanksgiving Enjoy...

PRE-DISPOSED to/for THANKSGIVING-I—Psalm 100:1-5 Attention: There is a tendency among business retailers to gear up early for Christmas. This begins shortly after the Halloween push. The shelves are beginning to get stocked with specifically Christmas items.—Christmas trees of all sizes, colors & ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Matthew

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Character study Matthew (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 9 verses 9-13. Ill: • An old man was wondering if his wife had a hearing problem. • So one night, he stood behind her while she was sitting in her lounge chair. • He spoke softly to her, "Honey, can you hear me?" • There was no response. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Is Coming: As The Prophets Foretold Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christmas Series

Jesus is Coming…As the Prophets Foretold Intro: It’s hard to believe that we are entering into the Christmas season already. It seems like summer just ended and already the lights are out and the decorations are hung and before we know it, Christmas morning will be here again. I love this time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Is Coming: To Bring Hope For The Future Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christmas Series

Jesus is Coming: To Provide a Future Sunday, December 28th, 2003 Luke 2:21-35 INTRODUCTION: Well, the waiting is over. Christmas has come and gone for another year. Sometimes I think waiting for Christmas is as much fun or more fun than actually waking up on Christmas morning. There is such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It All Depends Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Attacks the folly of relativism, exposing where it leaves us.

1. Title: It All Depends 2. Text: Several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, February 5, 2006, 3rd in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Type: topical 5. Objectives: • For the people to understand the meaning of relativism, be able to cite several ways it shapes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why You Need A Blood Donation Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A study of blood atonement and why we need it

1. Title: Why You Need a Blood Donation – first hour edition 2. Text: Hebrews 9 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., August 27, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the meaning of atonement, why it is necessary, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus Your Lord?

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Apr 19, 2006

Can we accept Jesus as our savior and not as our Lord? Paul gives us a very important answer.

"Depart from me, I never knew you." What chilling words these will be for those who thought they were going to enter heaven but instead were turned away. How can we be sure that we won;t hear those words? Let’s be careful to know for sure. Romans 6:15 - “A Sorry State” As Paul writes his ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking Our Addictions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 1, 2009

Because of grace, Jesus took our place.

Breaking Our Addictions Isaiah 53 Rev. Brian Bill 2/1/09 Steve Salvator Interview Is it really possible to be free from addictions? Steve’s story shows how Jesus became His bondage breaker. I submit to you this morning that the best way to break free is by putting your faith and trust in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Being Spirit Filled

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 19, 2008

What does the Bible say about getting your fill of the Holy Spirit? He yearns to live within us - do we yearn to be his host?

Understanding the Spirit – Being Filled October 26, 2008 Text for today is Ephesians 5:15-21 Part of a much larger context – open your Bibles to see Pew Bibles p. 828 – the context goes back to 4:17 Paul is addressing Christians expressing the need to walk in the light, goodness, as opposed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians & Politics

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

God states in Romans 13 the picture of Government, our responsibilities and obligations.

In the course of any given week we can hear of stories of corruption. It becomes most distressing when it is from elected officials, for we know that is was our money. From this past week: In Romans 13, the Apostle Paul, a Roman citizen by birth, is writing to a church located in the very capital ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Other

Looking At The Greatest Need Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Jesus knows and has taken steps to remedy our greatest need in life - forgiveness of sin.

She was wrong. You didn’t part on the best of terms. Now it has been several hours, and there’s a phone call. You’ve been thinking it through. You know what to say, so you begin, “Honey, I just want you to know, I’ve been thinking through what happened. It’s OK. I forgive you.” On the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Omnipotent Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 20, 2008

God: 1) Creates and arranges our bodies within the womb (139:13–15) 2) He schedules each day of our lives before we are born (139:16). And 3) He thinks wonderful and innumerable thoughts about us constantly (139:17–18).

Since the death of Comedian George Carlin who died of a heart attack at age 71 recently, several commentators have mentioned his impact. "Carlin’s worldview took a toll on him, as drug-use reportedly started the heart-problems that eventually killed him. Five years before his death, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Other

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 18, 2008

1) PAUL’S WONDER ABOUT THE GALATIANS’ DEFECTION (Galatians 1:6) 2) PAUL’S WISDOM REGARDING THE FALSE TEACHERS’ DECEPTION (Galatians 1:7) 3) PAUL’S WARNING OF GOD’S DESTRUCTION (Galatians 1:8–9)

This week, a U. S. soldier who was deported after his refugee claim was dismissed in Federal Court. This is nearly three years following his arrival in Canada and he may now face a number of consequences for army desertion. Robin Long, believed to be the first military deserter to be sent back to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other